NovusAGENDA


	EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

CARLOS LEON
Commissioner, Pct.1

VINCENT PEREZ
Commissioner, Pct.3

DAVID STOUT
Commissioner, Pct.2

CARL L. ROBINSON
Commissioner, Pct.4


	RICARDO A. SAMANIEGO County Judge


	Commissioners Court Chambers, El Paso County Courthouse 500 East San Antonio Room 303 El Paso, Texas 79901 Website address: http://www.epcounty.com View live video webcast: http://epcounty.com/video Please place all electronic devices on silent mode to reduce disruption of the meeting.

AGENDA
Regular Meeting, January 7, 2019 - 9:30 AM


Strategic Plan Priority


	1.	OPEN MEETING


	2.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


	3.	CONSENT AGENDA


		NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under the Consent Agenda will be considered by the Commissioners Court to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Court or persons in the audience request that specific items be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda for discussion prior to the time the Commissioners Court votes on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. All matters listed on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda may be discussed in Executive Session at the discretion of the El Paso County Commissioners Court and following verbal announcement, if an appropriate exception to the open meeting requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act is applicable.


			A.	Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 115.021, audit and settle all accounts against the County shown on the attached listing and direct the payment of those accounts.
				Edward A. Dion, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040
			B.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the FY 2018 - 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Homebound Meal 44th Year Program Funding Grant Agreement in the amount of $43,396 for a one year term from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. (Contract No. 2018-0737)
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
			C.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Contract Service Agreement with Lance Long participating in the Border Prosecution Unit initiative for FY19 (Grant #2283709) from December 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. (Contract No. 2018-0911)
				Jaime Esparza, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059
			D.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the required grant application letters for the Office on Violence Against Women Fiscal Year 2019 Justice for Families Program.
				Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office (915) 834-8200
			E.	Approve and authorize the Early Voting Stations and Election Day Polling Places for the State Representative District 79 Special Election to be held on January 29, 2019.
				Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154
			F.	Approve and authorize the amendments to the County of El Paso’s Risk Pool Bylaws pursuant to Chapter 172 of the Texas Local Government Code. The County’s Risk Pool Bylaws were approved by the Risk Pool Board during a special meeting on November 7, 2018.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			G.	Approve and authorize the purchase of Public Official Bonds for newly elected, re-elected, or appointed public officials as required by the Texas Government Code and Local Government Code effective January 1, 2019. Funding is available in publicofficbond 600306 object code in each elected officials specific department budget.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			H.	Approve the revision to the Career Progression Plan for Deputy Constables within the County. There are no fiscal impacts this year as a result of this revision.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			I.	Approve and authorize the update to the County of El Paso’s Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement Program Policy. Funding is available in IS-HEALTH-HEALTH/DENTAL CLAIMS.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			J.	Approve the rehire of County retiree Yolanda Enriquez, effective January 1, 2019, as a full-time regular Court Coordinator (G28) for Justice of the Peace #4 as required by Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) and County policy.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218.
			K.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the professional services agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding is available in CP-CPOPCAPEQ07-SFTWR-JUDIC ADM. (Contract No. 2018-0743)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			L.	Rescind the approval of Item No. 15 from the December 10, 2018 Agenda to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the software license agreement between the County of El Paso and SHI Government Solutions, Inc. per Contract No. 2018-0833. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the corrected software license agreement between the County of El Paso and SHI Government Solutions, Inc. (Contract No. 2018-0833)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			M.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the maintenance agreement with Morgan Kai Group, Inc. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0837)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			N.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the maintenance agreement with Cobblestone Systems Corporation. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0840)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			O.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement For Dental Services on behalf of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department with the City of El Paso for dental health, counseling and prevention education services. Funding is available in GF-JUVCHALL-PROF SVC-MED JAIL and GF-JUVDTN-PROF SVC-MED JAIL. (Contract No. 2018-0316)
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
			P.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department which acknowledges the commitment of both agencies to work collaboratively to ensure timely sharing of information in accordance with HB 932 and 1521. (Contract No. 2018-0504)
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
			Q.	Approve the Certificates of Plat Compliance (under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028(a), as provided on the attached listing.
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			R.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to request a donation of surplus material from the Texas Department of Transportation as part of the Local Government Assistance program that was established in 1997 under Transportation Code 201.706.
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			S.	Approve and authorize the transfer and removal of surplus assets from the respective departments to the Purchasing Department in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 262.011(j). See attachment.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			T.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Resolution needed to apply for a Texas Department of Transportation Commercial Motor Vehicle STEP Grant on behalf of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for a project scheduled to be conducted from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 with a 20% County in-kind match required. Authorization to apply for this grant was approved on December 3, 2018 by Commissioners Court.
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2000
			U.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Resolution needed to apply for a Texas Department of Transportation Comprehensive STEP Grant on behalf of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for a project scheduled to be conducted from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 with a 20% County in-kind match required. Authorization to apply for this grant was approved by Commissioners Court on December 3, 2018.
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2000
			V.	Accept the Quarterly Report from Life Ambulance Service, Inc.
				Rachel Harracksingh, President, Life Ambulance Service, Inc. (915) 772-1642


	4.	RESOLUTIONS


			A.	Approve and adopt a resolution supporting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Drive in El Paso County, Texas.
				Carl L. Robinson, Commissioner, Pct. 4 (915) 546-2044


	5.	PUBLIC COMMENT


	6.	PRESENTATION


			A.	Present Certificate of Appreciation to Ethics Commissioner Jose Limon for his time and service on the El Paso County Ethics Commission from April 15, 2013 through January 31, 2019.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		BOARD APPOINTMENTS


			7.	Approve the reappointment of Commissioner David Stout's appointee, Christopher Benoit, to the Ethics Commission for the term beginning February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2021.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			8.	Approve the reappointment of Commissioner Carlos Leon's appointee, Mark Dunham, to the El Paso County Veterans Advisory Board for a second 2-year term beginning December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2020.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		COUNTY ADMINISTRATION


			9.	Approve and adopt a County property parking policy.
				Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		AUDITOR


			10.	Approve and authorize to waive the requirement for the County Judge’s approval of purchase requisitions pursuant to Local Government Code § 113.901 ( c ).
				Edward A. Dion, CPA, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040


		JUDICIARY AND CORRECTIONS


			11.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Aliviane SAMHSA Services Agreement with Aliviane Inc. and the DWI Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program to provide counseling services to DWI Program participants, in the amount of $254,210 per year. This contract is effective beginning September 30, 2018 for for a one year term with four additional one year options. Funding is available in SG-GSAMHSA19-OPERATING EXP. (Contract No. 2018-0874)
				Judge Robert S. Anchondo, County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 (915) 834-8232


		LITIGATION, JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT


			12.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office - CEO/Law Enforcement Certification Required by CEO and Head of Law Enforcement Agency to apply to the Criminal Justice Division and Homeland Security for grants until August 31, 2021.
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2000


		PUBLIC WORKS


			13.	(Postponed 12/17/18) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for as needed Surveyor Services/On Call Surveyor Contract. Funding is available in SR-R&B-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0497)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015


		PURCHASING


			14.	Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to close out Bid 19-006 Vista Del Este Water Distribution System and re-solicit.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			15.	Approve and authorize the purchase and installation of three (3) HVAC Units at the Fabens Airport Hanger using Region 19 Contract RFP 18-7293 awarded to Trane U.S. Inc. dba Trane of El Paso, Texas in the amount of $97,515.75. Purchasing approved on 12/17/2018. Funding is available in CP-FABAIRPORT-CAP OUT-RENOV.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			16.	Approve and authorize the purchase of Microsoft Pro6 Tablets, 43 for Public Defender and 5 for Budget and Fiscal Policy Department, using the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #DIR-TSO-3373 awarded to Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc. of Marietta, Georgia in the amount of $60,869.76. Purchasing approved on 12/17/2018. Funding is available in CIP19-PUBLICDEF-EQUIP NONCAP and CIP19-BUDGET-EQ NONCAP.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			17.	Approve and authorize the purchase of Support Services for Hewlett Packard Equipment and Software in MDR Data Centers and POD Data Center for the Information Technology Department (ITD) using the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #DIR-TSO-4160 awarded to Hewlett Packard State & Local Enterprises Services, Inc. of Roseville, California in the amount of $321,921.32. Purchasing approved on 12/17/2018. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-HARDWARE.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048


		BUDGET AND FINANCE


			18.	Approve amendment No. 13 to the County of El Paso’s 2018-2019 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Grants by $15,000, thus increasing the overall budget of $434,344,202.39 to $434,359,202.39.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


	19.	EXECUTIVE SESSION


		Only the members of the Commissioners Court have a right to attend an executive session, except that legal counsel must be present if the executive session is held pursuant to Government Code section 551.071. In addition to legal counsel, Commissioners Court may include in executive session certain officers and employees if it finds that (1) their participation is necessary to the matter under consideration; (2) their interests are not adverse to the county, and (3) their presence will not waive the attorney client privilege. Generally, the Chief Administrator, Budget Executive Director, County Clerk's representatives, and County Auditor's Office representatives attend the closed session items based on the enumerated criteria, and certain other persons may attend based on the above-listed criteria or as otherwise provided by law.


			A.	Discuss findings regarding persons necessary in Executive Session.
				County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			B.	Discuss a personnel matter regarding the Deputy Technology Officer, CA OP-18-665, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and 551.074.
				Jo Anne Bernal, County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			C.	Discuss potential purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located in H.D. Camp - Public School Land Survey 405, San Elizario Grant, El Paso County Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072.
				Erich A. Morales, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050


		REGULAR SESSION


			20.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Deputy Technology Officer, CA OP-18-665.
				Jo Anne Bernal, County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			21.	Discuss and take appropriate action on the potential purchase, exchange, or lease of real property located in H.D. Camp - Public School Land Survey 405, San Elizario Grant, El Paso County Texas.
				Erich A. Morales, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050